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Monica O'Shea

Monica is a journalist with experience working for Daily Mail Australia in Sydney and the Port Pirie Recorder and the Flinders News in South Australia. Monica completed a journalism cadetship in 2013. She also hold a B.Science (Biotechnology) with Honours from the University of Adelaide. Monica has worked in government at the local, state and federal level. Monica has a keen interest in finance and the share market and enjoys exploring the highs and lows. When not writing for Motley Fool Australia, Monica enjoys travel, sport, music, and likes to play the violin in her spare time.

Recent Articles

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Bank Shares

Own Westpac shares? Here's why change is afoot

| Monica O'Shea

What new executive appointment did Westpac announce today?

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Bank Shares

Here's how ANZ plans to keep 'decision making fair'

| Monica O'Shea

The ASX bank announced its latest new appointment on Tuesday.

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Financial Shares

'Cut-throat': Why did NAB make headlines today?

| Monica O'Shea

We look at what has put this ASX bank share in focus today.

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Resources Shares

This tiny ASX mining share surged 14% today. Here's why

| Monica O'Shea

Investors have reacted positively to a drilling update. Here are the details.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Fortescue Metals (ASX:FMG) share price sliding 5% today?

| Monica O'Shea

What is impacting the Fortescue share price today?

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Energy Shares

Why is the Pure Hydrogen (ASX:PH2) share price leaping 5% this week?

| Monica O'Shea

Pure Hydrogen has enjoyed a strong start to the week. Here's why.

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Resources Shares

What's the outlook for the Lynas (ASX:LYC) share price?

| Monica O'Shea

It's been a mixed year on the ASX for the rare earths producer. So what might the future hold? We…

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Resources Shares

Why is the Rio (ASX:RIO) share price down 12% in a week?

| Monica O'Shea

We check what's been impacting the miner's stock lately.

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Communication Shares

Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price climbs amid rumours the telco plans to take on US giants

| Monica O'Shea

The Australian telco may be on the verge of a major new deal.

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Energy Shares

Ampol (ASX:ALD) shares higher on sale of its Gull business in NZ

| Monica O'Shea

What did the ASX petroleum company announce today?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why has the Treasury Wine (ASX:TWE) share price surged 10% in a month?

| Monica O'Shea

Let's take a look at why the global wine company's share price is bubbling this month?

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Travel Shares

Flight Centre (ASX:FLT) share price climbs amid technology investment

| Monica O'Shea

What did the ASX travel agent accounce today?

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Upset man in hard hat puts hand over face after Armada Metals share price sinks
Resources Shares

Nickel Mines (ASX:NIC) share price slides despite Indonesian project update

| Monica O'Shea

It's been a tough week on the ASX for the Australian nickel producer.

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) is cutting all ties with Russia. What does this mean for the mining giant?

| Monica O'Shea

Rio Tinto had some big news today. We take a look at the possible impact on the company.

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Energy Shares

Santos (ASX:STO) share price slips but CEO warns 'very high' oil prices could be here to stay

| Monica O'Shea

What did the Santos CEO have to say about the outlook for the energy market?

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Resources Shares

Why are ASX uranium shares having such a stellar day?

| Monica O'Shea

The price of uranium surged to a decade high overnight.

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BNPL shares

What's causing the Sezzle (ASX:SZL) share price to sizzle on Thursday?

| Monica O'Shea

The buy now, pay later company has revealed plans to slash its workforce.

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Energy Shares

Woodside (ASX:WPL) share price tumbles but boss sees 'a change with us for decades'

| Monica O'Shea

Why are Woodside shares dropping today?

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Share Market News

Four ASX nickel shares are in the green today. Here's why

| Monica O'Shea

These ASX nickel shares had a great trading day

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Share Market News

ASX travel shares rebound despite rising oil prices

| Monica O'Shea

ASX travel shares have had a pleasing day of trading on Wednesday.

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Resources Shares

Here's why the BHP (ASX:BHP) boss is still optimistic about China

| Monica O'Shea

The BHP boss is positive about the company's business relationship with China.

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Travel Shares

Air New Zealand (ASX: AIZ) share price plummets 16% in a month

| Monica O'Shea

New Zealand's national air carrier has had a turbulent month.

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Resources Shares

Fundie tips ASX battery metal shares that are NOT lithium

| Monica O'Shea

Why did this fundie put the spotlight on these shares?

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Broker Notes

4 ASX shares we're holding for both reopening and higher interest rates: expert

| Monica O'Shea

What ASX shares does this fundie advise for the period ahead?

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Materials Shares

Up 17% this month, why the IGO (ASX:IGO) share price can keep gaining: broker

| Monica O'Shea

Here's why one broker has lifted the price target for the nickel miner's shares.

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Share Market News

What's impacting the Electro Optic (ASX:EOS) share price this week?

| Monica O'Shea

The Electro Optic share price has shed 66% in a year.

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Record Highs

Here's why the Nickel Mines (ASX:NIC) share price just hit an all-time high

| Monica O'Shea

Nickel prices are surging amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

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Share Market News

The price of nickel is soaring and these ASX mining shares are cashing in

| Monica O'Shea

Why are ASX nickel shares surging?

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Share Market News

Why has the Oz Minerals (ASX:OZL) share price surged 11% in 4 days?

| Monica O'Shea

Why is this South Australian miner doing so well lately?

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Materials Shares

The Magnis (ASX:MNS) share price has lost 18% in a month, but there was some good news today

| Monica O'Shea

Amid a tough month, Magnis has some positive news for shareholders.

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Healthcare Shares

Why we just sold Zip and bought Pro Medicus (ASX:PME) shares: fundie

| Monica O'Shea

Why sell-off Zip for Pro Medicus?

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Energy Shares

Strike Energy (ASX:STX) share price slips 7% despite 'significant upside' find

| Monica O'Shea

Strike Energy emerged from a trading halt today with some news

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Retail Shares

Could Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) be gearing up for an electrifying investment?

| Monica O'Shea

News today is that Wesfarmers could be interested in acquiring an electronics business.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Hot or cold? Here's how the A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price performed in February

| Monica O'Shea

We look at what's put the moo back into A2 Milk.

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Communication Shares

Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price in the red amid new satellite deal

| Monica O'Shea

What is this new deal all about? We take a look.

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Financial Shares

'$2 billion cost': How are the floods impacting ASX 200 insurance shares this week?

| Monica O'Shea

Claims are mounting as floods continue to devastate parts of the east coast.

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Technology Shares

Could this ASX defence share be set to benefit from the Ukraine crisis?

| Monica O'Shea

Geopolitical tensions could help one ASX defence share gain some ground.

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Resources Shares

The miner's ore reserves are climbing, so how is the Newcrest (ASX:NCM) share price responding?

| Monica O'Shea

Newcrest has recently updated details of its gold and copper reserves...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Own Endeavour (ASX:EDV) shares? Here's how the company is responding to the Ukraine crisis

| Monica O'Shea

Endeavour is boycotting Russian product.

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Communication Shares

Battle for 5G: here's why Telstra (ASX:TLS) is ruffling feathers of its rival

| Monica O'Shea

What has Telstra's rival calling foul?

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